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Malpractice

The high incidence of malpractice in South Africa, as well as high litigation costs associated with medical malpractice litigation in the current system, have resulted in unaffordable costs of professional indemnity cover for the medical profession as well as an unaffordable financial burden on the State. This is threatening the provision of medical services. Download

Important SCA Judgment - Compensation for future medical expenses: impermissible to tender services in lieu of payment of monetary award

Malpractice

The rationale for the medical malpractice liability system is to compensate patients injured due to negligent care and to deter providers from practicing negligently. Limited evidence is available regarding experience with medical malpractice in radiation oncology. We review characteristics and national trends in radiation oncology malpractice claims and their associated costs and compare radiation oncology claims to those of other specialties. This study provides evidence that can be used to Download

Is it ever justified for doctors to sue their patients whose allegations against them have been dismissed by the courts or the Health Professions Council of South Africa?